BERK-03549C: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BERK-03549C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constantine I (AD 307-337) dating to the period AD 313-315. Reece Period 15. SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, mint of London. RIC VII London 8.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 313
Date to: Circa AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.097

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureat, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P[F AVG]
Reverse description: Sol standing left with globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S | F // PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Heythrop (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP3328
Four figure Latitude: 51.94952064
Four figure longitude: -1.52126587
1:25K map: SP3328
1:10K map: SP32NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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